NewsPublished 31 Oct 2026

YARA-X 1.22.1 Release, (Sat, Oct 31st)

Source SANS ISC Handlers Diary

Description

YARA-X version 1.22.1 is a bugfix release that addresses two bugs. This release does not include the new built-in functions for reading 64-bit integers that are present in YARA 4.6.0. YARA-X has effectively replaced YARA as the tool for pattern matching and malware research.

Impact

No security vulnerabilities or exploits are reported in this release. The update addresses bugs, which may improve stability or correctness, but no direct security impact or threat is indicated.

Defensive guidance

No specific mitigation is required beyond applying the bugfix update if using YARA-X. There is no indication of urgent security fixes or active exploitation.

Summary

YARA-X 1.22.1 is a maintenance update focused on fixing two bugs. It does not incorporate the recent enhancements found in YARA 4.6.0 related to 64-bit integer reading functions. The release announcement clarifies that YARA-X supersedes YARA, but this particular version is limited to bug fixes without new feature additions.

References

isc.sans.edu/diary/rss/33474 (opens in a new tab)

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